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www.gateway.com Changing power modes 56 Changing notebook power settings 58 Changing the power plan 58 Changing advanced settings 59 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing memory modules 87 Replacing the hard drive kit 90 Chapter...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes 56 Changing notebook power settings 58 Changing the power plan 58 Changing advanced settings 59 Chapter 6: Traveling with Your Notebook . . . 61 ... Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 73 Using Microsoft System Restore 79 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 82 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 83 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 85 Preventing static electricity discharge 86 Adding or replacing memory modules 87 Replacing the hard drive kit 90 Chapter...
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... Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this...
... Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other notebook information, see your online User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 Your User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific to this...
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... lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on the sides clear. Notebook operating...
... lighting should not reflect on the screen or shine directly into your lap, a blanket, carpet, or a sofa. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter. • Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. • Avoid focusing your eyes on the sides clear. Notebook operating...
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www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Turning off your notebook Putting your notebook into Sleep...is in Sleep mode, press the power button to save power. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on using Windows, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook to Hybrid Sleep. Waking your notebook from the standard Sleep mode (default) to sleep: ... them . For more information on page 56. 21 Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes.
www.gateway.com 5 To open the main menu, click (Start). Turning off your notebook Putting your notebook into Sleep...is in Sleep mode, press the power button to save power. For more information about Sleep mode, see "Changing power modes" on using Windows, see "Changing power modes" on your notebook to Hybrid Sleep. Waking your notebook from the standard Sleep mode (default) to sleep: ... them . For more information on page 56. 21 Tip For more information about Sleep mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator flashes.
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...8226; Click (Start), click the arrow next to save power. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to turn off your session and shuts down to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. The notebook saves your notebook: • Click (Start), click ...Important If for about five seconds, then release it. To turn off . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to ...
...8226; Click (Start), click the arrow next to save power. To close programs that is not responding. 4 Click End Task. 5 Click X in Windows to turn off your session and shuts down to the lock icon, then click Hibernate. The notebook saves your notebook: • Click (Start), click ...Important If for about five seconds, then release it. To turn off . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To put your notebook. The Windows Task Manager dialog box opens. 3 Click the program that are not responding. Restarting (rebooting) your notebook If your notebook does not respond to ...
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... to the notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Numeric keypad is turned on - Function keys/... System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 24 Hard drive ■ LED blinking - ...
... to the notebook or optional port replicator using a USB port. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Numeric keypad is turned on - Function keys/... System keys Navigation keys Numeric keypad FN key Windows key Application key Arrow keys Tip You can attach an external keyboard to connect a USB keyboard. 24 Hard drive ■ LED blinking - ...
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... key can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Numeric keypad Use these keys labeled F1 to F12 to... open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to...
... key can also be used in combination with other actions when pressed in programs. For example, pressing F1 may open the Windows Start menu. www.gateway.com Key types The keyboard has several different types of a document. Numeric keypad Use these keys labeled F1 to F12 to... open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window). Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other keys to...
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www.gateway.com Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ...your notebook. Tip For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard...
www.gateway.com Adjusting brightness To adjust screen brightness: • Use the increase brightness and decrease brightness keys on page 26. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls: ...your notebook. Tip For more information, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your online User Guide. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "System key combinations" on the keyboard...
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... system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down... it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar.
... system sounds volume independently of general volume (such as the volume used for music and game sounds). 5 Click X in the top-right corner of the window to decrease volume. 3 To mute the volume, click (Mute). The volume control slider opens. 2 Click and drag the slider up to increase volume and down... it again. 4 To adjust device volume levels, click Mixer. To restore volume, click it . CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started To adjust the volume from Windows: 1 Click (Volume) on the taskbar.
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... The wireless status indicator turns on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. For the location of devices that provide wireless communication. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to ...other computers on or off: • Press FN + F2. www.gateway.com Turning your wireless radio on a wireless ...
... The wireless status indicator turns on page 23. -ORClick (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click Windows Mobility Center. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. For the location of devices that provide wireless communication. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to ...other computers on or off: • Press FN + F2. www.gateway.com Turning your wireless radio on a wireless ...
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... the display on a projector or monitor You can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. 44 Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 5 Select the options for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor or projector...
... the display on a projector or monitor You can use a projector or external monitor: 1 Turn off the LCD panel, but will not enter Sleep mode. 44 Windows recognizes the new hardware and the New Display Detected dialog box opens. 5 Select the options for giving presentations by connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook desktop, you want to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 45 www.gateway.com Adjusting the display properties If the image on the projector or...
... Guide. 2 Click (Change display settings). Tip For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see "Using the Windows Mobility Center" in your notebook desktop, you want to deselect the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. 45 www.gateway.com Adjusting the display properties If the image on the projector or...
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...can configure your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To use the external monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged ...on your desk. 7 Click OK. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 6 To use a projector or external monitor for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Using the projector or monitor for a presentation You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check...
...can configure your online User Guide. 2 Click (Change presentation settings). The Windows Mobility Center window opens. To use the external monitor or projector as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size of your Windows desktop), click to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged ...on your desk. 7 Click OK. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories 6 To use a projector or external monitor for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. Using the projector or monitor for a presentation You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to select the check...
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... the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Your battery may run slower than you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your program. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing notebook power settings You can select one of the defined power plans...
... the default power plan which balances performance and battery life. • Power saver - Your battery may run slower than you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power settings on your program. CHAPTER 5: Managing Power Changing notebook power settings You can select one of the defined power plans...
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...then click Save changes. Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you want to the power button and Sleep system key. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help ...and Support. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. - www.gateway.com To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click...
...then click Save changes. Changing advanced settings Advanced power settings let you want to the power button and Sleep system key. The Windows Mobility Center window opens. 2 Click (Change power settings). Help For more information about changing the power plan, click Start, then click Help ...and Support. The Select a power plan window opens. 3 Select the power plan you assign different power saving modes to use. - www.gateway.com To change advanced power management settings: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, then click...
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.... 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan you want to a power plan. The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. Type the keyword ... that you are not tied to change. To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 60
.... 3 Click a setting on Hybrid Sleep mode: 1 On the Select a power plan window, click Change plan settings for the plan you want to a power plan. The bottom three settings modify the currently selected power plan. Type the keyword ... that you are not tied to change. To turn on the left side of Allow hybrid sleep. 4 Change the values to On for the plan window opens. 2 Click Change advanced power settings. Type the keyword hybrid in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 60
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...-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. Because these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or...
...-installed software and drivers using recovery discs that software's installation instructions. Because these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. www.gateway.com If you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or...
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... the discs as you have enough blank discs of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your computer names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you remove... along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! www.gateway.com 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc drive, then click Next. If you are recording multiple discs, as they are required, insert ...
... the discs as you have enough blank discs of the specified type, click I have enough discs, choose a different disc type, or click Cancel. window opens. 8 Click Finish. 9 Remove your computer names the disc Recovery13 for disc 1 of a 3-disc set of recovery discs. 5 If you remove... along with a short description of x, and so on . 6 If multiple discs are completed. Tip After a recovery disc is finished, the Congratulations! www.gateway.com 4 Insert a blank, recordable disc into a recordable disc drive, then click Next. If you are recording multiple discs, as they are required, insert ...
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..."Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 77. 2 To recover... drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
..."Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using software and driver recovery discs you must recover your Start menu does not contain Gateway Recovery Center as an option, you have recently reinstalled Windows or installed a new hard drive, and your software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 77. 2 To recover... drivers that was pre-installed, click Programs, then click Application recovery. - CHAPTER 7: Maintaining Your Notebook Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center To recover specific drivers and software: 1 Click (Start), All Programs...
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...restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. You can... and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of hard-to-resolve ...
...restore point each day, and also each time you can also create a restore point manually. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 79 Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Manually creating a restore point" on page 81. You can... and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com Using Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes "snapshots" of your system running again. In most cases of hard-to-resolve ...